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Save Money on Appliances at any Time of Year
You may be looking into buying a replacement for that old fridge or dishwasher, but take a minute to run through these tips.
Who Should Pay for the First Date?
If you're dating, the rules of who pays the first time you meet can get murky. One writer clarifies the situation (hint: always bring your wallet).
Are You an Ant or a Grasshopper?
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Can a Capsule Wardrobe Actually Save You Money?
Declutter your closet KonMari-style and then crunch the numbers. A capsule wardrobe can work if you plan carefully.
Best Money Tips: Spring Cleaning Tasks That Help You Save Money
Today we found helpful articles on spring cleaning tasks that save you money, DIYs that make your car look like new, and shopping hacks to use at Kohl’s.
My disgusting fake game show asks "What would you do for money?"
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Ask the Readers: What Money Lessons Did You Learn From Your Mom?
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It's Not Too Late to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
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5 Benefits of a Task Management System
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Don't Forget to Nominate Your Favorite Blogs for the 2013 Plutus Awards
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
Free Diapers: How Persistence Got Me Into a Diaper Study
Some things sound too good to be true. Try, “Diaper Study: Free Diapers, and Get Paid to Use Them.” My overly-analytical (okay, suspicious) mind would question, “What’s the catch?"
Back to Reality: Coming Down after the Holidays
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What's Your Financial Philosophy? What It Means To Live Below Your Means
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Best Money Tips: Best (and Worst) Things to Buy in October
Today we found some awesome articles on the best and worst things to buy in October, productivity tips from a star-up founder, and negotiating on vacation.
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Financial Literacy Month Project: Setting Your Financial Goals
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Today we found articles on smart things to do with $1,000, easy ways to extend your vegetable growing season, and something to try when you’re too anxious to sleep.